# Assessment Structure and Scope ## About the Assessments The GRESB Infrastructure Assessments are the global standard for sustainability benchmarking and reporting for institutional investors, fund managers, infrastructure companies, and asset managers operating in the infrastructure sector. The methodology is consistent across different regions, investment vehicles, and asset types, aligning with international reporting frameworks such as the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). There are three complementary GRESB Infrastructure Assessments: * Infrastructure Fund Assessment * Infrastructure Asset Assessment * Infrastructure Development Asset Assessment GRESB also offers two [SFDR Infrastructure Assessments](#sfdr-assessments) (SFDR Asset & SFDR Fund) to support infrastructure participants in meeting their SFDR disclosure requirements. All assessments cover the full breadth of infrastructure sectors, including but not limited to data infrastructure, energy and water resources, environmental services, network utilities, power generation except renewables (x‑renewables), renewable power, social infrastructure, and transport. #### Which assessment should I complete?

Participant	Assessment	Component(s)
Infrastructure fund managers and investors that invest directly in infrastructure.	Fund	Management
Listed infrastructure companies and private infrastructure asset operators.	Asset	Management + Performance + NZIF Module
Greenfield/pre-operational infrastructure assets or infrastructure companies that invest in greenfield/pre-operational assets	Development Asset	Development

{% hint style="info" %} The Infrastructure Assessment output depends on a participant's component selection, which is entirely under their discretion. Please refer to the **"*****Who should participate"*** sections below for details on the scope of each assessment and its associated component(s). {% endhint %} ## Fund Assessment

What is the Fund Assessment, and how is it structured?

The Infrastructure Fund Assessment consists of only one [**Management**](/fund/completing-the-assessment/2026-fund-assessment/management-component.md) Component, which includes 23 indicators across six aspects: * Leadership * Policies * Targets * Reporting * Risk Management * Stakeholder Engagement Funds' underlying assets (portfolio companies) complete the **Performance** and/or **Development** Component(s) as part of the Infrastructure Asset or Development Asset Assessments. The results of the underlying assets may contribute to the fund's overall [GRESB Score](broken://pages/igTK0CZs4j2GktfOzBx4). #### Performance Component Funds do not complete a Performance Component. Instead, the underlying assets of the fund complete it. To earn a *Fund Performance Score*, at least 25% of the fund's underlying assets (based on equity invested) must participate in a GRESB Infrastructure Assessment. Within the 25%, at least **one** asset must complete the Asset Assessment and be connected to the fund on the GRESB Portal. The fund's management and performance scores join together to create the premier measurement of sustainability performance: the *GRESB Score — Infrastructure Fund.*

### Development Component Funds do not complete a Development Component. Instead, the underlying development assets of the fund complete it. To earn a *Fund Development Score*, at least 25% of the fund's underlying assets (based on equity invested) must participate in a GRESB Infrastructure Assessment. Within the 25%, at least **one** asset must complete the Development Asset Assessment and be connected to the fund on the GRESB Portal. The fund's management and performance scores join together to create the premier measurement of sustainability performance: the *GRESB Score — Infrastructure Fund.*

Who should participate?

Infrastructure funds, portfolios, and companies can participate in the Fund Assessment. Common examples of infrastructure funds include: * A sector-focused fund with investments in renewable energy * A geographic-focused fund with investments in a specific region, such as North America or Oceania * A segregated account that is globally diversified, offering exposure to several sectors

How are E, S, and G represented in the assessment?

Each indicator is allocated to one of the three sustainability dimensions (E‑ environmental; S‑ social; G‑ governance): * E – indicators related to actions and efficiency measures undertaken to monitor and decrease the environmental footprint of the asset; * S – indicators related to the entity’s relationship with and impact on its stakeholders and the direct social impact of its activities * G – indicators related to the governance of sustainability, policies and procedures, and approach to sustainability at the entity or organization level. | E | S | G | | -- | --- | --- | | 4% | 18% | 78% |

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